Why Use Pure Safety Insulation in Your Home

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Owens Corning offers Pure Safety home insulation, which is the world’s first ever roof insulation that’s certified to be both allergy and asthma friendly. With this high performance insulation you’ll have about 65% less dust in your home. Additionally, it’s both mold and mildew resistant, as well as being Class A fire rated and able to reduce noise by as much as 50%. Clearly, you can see how this home insulation makes your home healthier, safer, and more comfortable. Just How Impressive Pure Safety Home Read More +

DIY Roof Maintenance Saves Time, Money & Misery

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DIY Roof Maintenance Saves Time, Money & Misery
Since the roof is the primary defense against the elements, its maintenance is a major priority for all homeowners.  The roof is usually installed with all the protections necessary to keep temperatures at reasonable levels, protect from water damage such as rain and snow, and ice.  It also protects against debris and wildlife including insects.  Its careful construction should last for years but it still calls for the responsibility of the homeowner to keep a weather eye out for trouble. First of all, one should Read More +

Installing a Solar Roof Smartly

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So you’re thinking of jumping on the bandwagon and getting solar panels for your roof and converting your home to solar. Nowadays it’s easier than ever and with the promise of the TESLA company and head honcho Elon Musk, having a new solar roof is not only easy to install but cheaper than a traditional roof. What we need to look at is why it’s so easy to install and the strategies involved. In many cases the installation is so easy, you and your teenage Read More +

Don’t Be Late, Insulate!

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It goes without saying why insulation in the home is of vital importance, but thee are actually people who neglect their insulation and sit around wondering why their energy bills are so high. It’s because insulation is in an out of the way place. Let’s not tarry here. Insulation is one of the most important substances in your home. It protects you from the inclement weather and serves as a great way to keep energy costs low. It also provides a modicum of sound proof Read More +

The Technical Side Of Florida Energy Efficient Roofing

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A lot goes into roofing than most people realize. There are fundamentals to technology that come into play here and it’s a good idea to get the nuts and bolts of what they are. First of all, the reflectivity of the roof is primary. This means that sunlight and heat are reflected away from the structure with a highly reflective color and material. It’s a combination of the two that achieves this and can be the difference between night and day regarding keeping heat away Read More +

Are Insulation Batts Fireproof?

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Many of our homeowners are curious about whether or not roof insulation offers additional fire protection to their home. Some are even concerned that certain types of insulation are going to represent a fire risk for their families. That’s why we thought we’d take a moment to address this question and clarify how it works. At Done Rite Roofing we use Owens-Corning Pink 044 insulation to take care of your home. This offers a high R-value, but it offers many other benefits as well. For Read More +

4 Warning Signs Your Home Needs New Insulation

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Often when your home needs a repair, the signs are obvious and visible. Peeling paint, dripping faucets, and sheetrock cracks can all be clearly seen and heard. That’s probably why many homeowners deal with these problems immediately, but leave insulation problems for years and years without addressing them. Roof insulation is hidden. It’s tucked away in the attic, a place most people never venture. You can’t see it, and let’s face it, there are probably more glamorous improvements you might prefer to make. However, if Read More +

Do You Have Enough Insulation?

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Improving the roof insulation in your home carries many benefits. It makes your home more energy efficient, which means it costs less to heat it and–more importantly for people here in Florida–to cool it. You might be asking, “Wait, isn’t my current insulation good enough?” Not necessarily. You see, Florida building codes only demand R-19 insulation in your attic. Since most builders want to cut costs, most homeowners are living in homes with the bare minimum of insulation they need to meet those codes. It’s Read More +

When is the Best Time to Update Your Insulation?

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Here at Done Rite Insulaiton we don’t just provide roofing services. We also provide insulation services. Insulation is massively important. It keeps your home warm in the colder months and cool in the summer months. We recommend most Clearwater homeowners upgrade to R-38 insulation. This will keep your house comfortable and your energy bills low. So when is the best, least disruptive, most convenient time to upgrade your insulation? Usually it’s when we’re already tearing off the old roof, preparing you to receive a brand new Read More +